American Memory from the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Combine the 7 million digital items in the collection at American Memory
from the Library of Congress
(http://memory.loc.gov/)
(SdJotD 971018)
with the 365 days of the year and you end up with a nice history lesson.
The quality and size of the collection makes for one of the best On This
Day sites anywhere. Limited for the most part to events which occurred in
North America but some things are from other places around the world. For
the uninitiated, this might just be the best way to start using the American
Memory from the Library of Congress.(Back to
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As advertised, The Wooden Periodic Table Table is a wood table version of
the periodic table. Too cool for a science center or museum, and we certainly
wouldn't want the kids sucking on the actual specimens stored and displayed
in The Wooden Periodic Table Table. Not all of the elements are represented
in sample form. Not yet anyway and that's how visitors can help out 
you can donate a needed hunka something. A great idea and an entertaining
site.

A holiday tradition, Poinsettias can indeed be grown throughout the year
with enough care. Native to parts of Mexico and Central America, the plants
can do well out of doors almost anywhere provided enough light and proper
temperatures. Pampering Your Poinsettia by Susan Ward is a page at Garden
Guides
(http://www.gardenguides.com/)
that explores the joy of Poinsettias. Susan Ward also maintains Gardening
in B.C.
(http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/gardening_in_bc)
where there are additional articles of this
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In the new year I plan on building a pergola. Actually completing the task
will be that much easier thanks to the information at the Lowe's How-To Library.
Even if the materials are purchased at a competitor, Lowe's Companies, Inc.
offers up detailed instructions on everything from building a doghouse to
well, building a pergola. The idea is to sell us tools and other stuff to
complete these projects  not completely unexpected from a firm that
operates Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse stores throughout the United States.
While the information provided at the Lowe's How-To Library is rich in content,
it's not meant to replace the advice and expertise of a trained professional.
This is do it yourself stuff, follow the suggestions, be careful and most
of all, enjoy the satisfaction of completing your project.